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Zululand Africa Masterclass with Joshua Holko

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Regular price Rs. 12750.00
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South Africa

May 07, 2025 - May 16, 2025

4 spots left (14 Group Size)

Activity Level - 1

Durban- Kwazulu - Natal Durban

Tax included.
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Overview

The goal of this workshop is to utilize the state of art photographic hides to capture powerful and emotive photographs of African wildlife at eye level. In addition, we’ll also explore ground level walking with Cheetahs through a 4x4 vehicle safari. An astounding diversity of mammal, reptile and bird species call the area home. Each occupant on safari has a guaranteed side seat on the vehicle, and the expert rangers are in radio communication to share real-time information on animal movements. Sometimes, they may follow animals off-road to get guests the ideal position for unsurpassed wildlife encounters.

9N, 10D
Max 14
All meals
Joshua-Zhoola
Joshua Holko
Nature & Wildlife Photographer

A passionate photographer, teacher, and adventurer I run workshops and expeditions for other photographers and travelers to some of the world's wildest and remotest regions. My work celebrates the extreme latitudes of the Polar environment. I gave up the corporate world to pursue my passion for photography and strive to create trips and workshops of a lifetime to some of the most magical destinations. I am grateful to have won several awards including World Extreme Environment People's Choice Award and published at leading circulations including National Geographic, B&W + color, and Wildlife Photographic among others.

Highlights

World Class Private Wildlife Hides.

Private Game Reserve.

Luxury Safari & Accommodation.

Inclusions

9 Nights accommodation at the Main Lodge,  including activities and all meals.

Private luxury suite (sharing) or elegant single room, each with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, private
deck, work desk and multiple input plug points.

Evenings in the Overnight Hides (activity varies by rainfall).

Game Drives/Boat trips to track down some of Zimanga’s charismatic animal species or photograph from the main lake (Max 2 guests per row).

Additional Hide Sessions comprised of Birdbaths, Lagoon, Scavengers, and the Tower, Forest and Bee-Eater Hide when in season.

Exclusive use of hides and safari vehicles (You will not be sharing hides or vehicles with other groups)

Park Fees

In field Instructions and Image Reviews

No single supplement applies to guests traveling lone

Wi-Fi access

Expert Tuition in Wildlife

Pre-Departure Information and Briefing

Exclusions

• Any travel services required to arrive at the starting location in Durban.

• Any taxes, levies, insurances, Immigration, duty, visa fees where applicable.

• Any personal items including alcoholic beverages,
souvenirs and travel insurance.

Our Private Game Reserve is situated in the north eastern region of the Kwazulu Natal Province in South Africa.The recommended route is to fly from Johannasburg to KSIA, Durban where you will be met and transported the three hour drive along a well-maintained national highway to our luxury accomodation. Once on location we will be situated for the duration of this workshop and will not need to relocate.You will be transported back to KSIA, Durban at the conclusion of the workshop for connecting flights to Johannasburg.

Day 1: Sunday, Jun 02, 2024

Welcome to Durban! Settle in and get ready for an incredible expedition of a lifetime.

Airport Transfer

Meal

Accommodation

There are currently nine photographic hides on the reserve, including two Bird Bath Hides or Reflection
Hides, called the Mkhombe and Bhejane hides named after the isiZulu words for white and black rhinos respectively. These are ideal for small bird photography. The larger Lagoon hide focuses on waterbirds and crocodiles in the summer season. Umgodi and Tamboti Overnight Hides are currently the only hides custom designed for large mammal photography. The bee-eater hide is a mobile unit that can be placed in close proximity to where white-fronted bee-eaters nest and produces stunning results for these colourful birds. These hides have been designed and built by the owners of the reserve in conjunction with Bence Mate who is not only a former winner of the coveted BBC wildlife photographer of the year award in 2010 but is a world authority in hide design, construction and photography. We produce images of startling quality and originality. Photographers are seated on comfortable executive-style chairs, which glide effortlessly and quietly on across the wood laminate flooring. The hides are spacious and sound proofed with carpet on the walls to muffle the sound. Benro GH2 Heads and tripods are provided at all seats (1 per chair) but guests can bring their own support systems along if they prefer to do so. Arca Swiss plates can be collected at Main Lodge’s reception at no charge to guests.The hides allow photographers a non-intrusive method of wildlife photography and although the subjects are free-roaming, and hence no sighting is guaranteed, the hides tip the balance heavily in favour of the photographer to get that amazing shot.

In addition to hide photography, we'll also utilise safari game vehicles for more traditional African photography.

The opportunity to walk with Cheetahs and photograph them at ground level provides unique opportunities not found elsewhere in Africa.

The Lagoon hide offers unequalled opportunities to photograph many of South Africa’s incredible bird species at ground / water level from the comfort of an air conditioned private hide.Boasting ample room for four photographers to shoot side by side at both sunrise and sunset with two different viewing options - east and west.A typcial photography session in the Lagoon hide is approximately 3-4 hours at either sunrise or sunset.

Cancellation Policy

25% down payment Additional payments
Spot pending Refundable Refundable
Spot confirmed Non-refundable* Refundable
60 days pre-trip Non-refundable Non-refundable

*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.

For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions.
Your Host
Joshua-Zhoola
Joshua Holko
Nature & Wildlife Photographer

A passionate photographer, teacher, and adventurer I run workshops and expeditions for other photographers and travelers to some of the world's wildest and remotest regions. My work celebrates the extreme latitudes of the Polar environment. I gave up the corporate world to pursue my passion for photography and strive to create trips and workshops of a lifetime to some of the most magical destinations. I am grateful to have won several awards including World Extreme Environment People's Choice Award and published at leading circulations including National Geographic, B&W + color, and Wildlife Photographic among others.

Highlights & Inclusions

Highlights

World Class Private Wildlife Hides.

Private Game Reserve.

Luxury Safari & Accommodation.

Inclusions

9 Nights accommodation at the Main Lodge,  including activities and all meals.

Private luxury suite (sharing) or elegant single room, each with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, private
deck, work desk and multiple input plug points.

Evenings in the Overnight Hides (activity varies by rainfall).

Game Drives/Boat trips to track down some of Zimanga’s charismatic animal species or photograph from the main lake (Max 2 guests per row).

Additional Hide Sessions comprised of Birdbaths, Lagoon, Scavengers, and the Tower, Forest and Bee-Eater Hide when in season.

Exclusive use of hides and safari vehicles (You will not be sharing hides or vehicles with other groups)

Park Fees

In field Instructions and Image Reviews

No single supplement applies to guests traveling lone

Wi-Fi access

Expert Tuition in Wildlife

Pre-Departure Information and Briefing

Exclusions

• Any travel services required to arrive at the starting location in Durban.

• Any taxes, levies, insurances, Immigration, duty, visa fees where applicable.

• Any personal items including alcoholic beverages,
souvenirs and travel insurance.

Itinerary

Our Private Game Reserve is situated in the north eastern region of the Kwazulu Natal Province in South Africa.The recommended route is to fly from Johannasburg to KSIA, Durban where you will be met and transported the three hour drive along a well-maintained national highway to our luxury accomodation. Once on location we will be situated for the duration of this workshop and will not need to relocate.You will be transported back to KSIA, Durban at the conclusion of the workshop for connecting flights to Johannasburg.

Day 1: Sunday, Jun 02, 2024

Welcome to Durban! Settle in and get ready for an incredible expedition of a lifetime.

Airport Transfer

Meal

Accommodation

There are currently nine photographic hides on the reserve, including two Bird Bath Hides or Reflection
Hides, called the Mkhombe and Bhejane hides named after the isiZulu words for white and black rhinos respectively. These are ideal for small bird photography. The larger Lagoon hide focuses on waterbirds and crocodiles in the summer season. Umgodi and Tamboti Overnight Hides are currently the only hides custom designed for large mammal photography. The bee-eater hide is a mobile unit that can be placed in close proximity to where white-fronted bee-eaters nest and produces stunning results for these colourful birds. These hides have been designed and built by the owners of the reserve in conjunction with Bence Mate who is not only a former winner of the coveted BBC wildlife photographer of the year award in 2010 but is a world authority in hide design, construction and photography. We produce images of startling quality and originality. Photographers are seated on comfortable executive-style chairs, which glide effortlessly and quietly on across the wood laminate flooring. The hides are spacious and sound proofed with carpet on the walls to muffle the sound. Benro GH2 Heads and tripods are provided at all seats (1 per chair) but guests can bring their own support systems along if they prefer to do so. Arca Swiss plates can be collected at Main Lodge’s reception at no charge to guests.The hides allow photographers a non-intrusive method of wildlife photography and although the subjects are free-roaming, and hence no sighting is guaranteed, the hides tip the balance heavily in favour of the photographer to get that amazing shot.

In addition to hide photography, we'll also utilise safari game vehicles for more traditional African photography.

The opportunity to walk with Cheetahs and photograph them at ground level provides unique opportunities not found elsewhere in Africa.

The Lagoon hide offers unequalled opportunities to photograph many of South Africa’s incredible bird species at ground / water level from the comfort of an air conditioned private hide.Boasting ample room for four photographers to shoot side by side at both sunrise and sunset with two different viewing options - east and west.A typcial photography session in the Lagoon hide is approximately 3-4 hours at either sunrise or sunset.

Cancellation Policy

25% down payment Additional payments
Spot pending Refundable Refundable
Spot confirmed Non-refundable* Refundable
60 days pre-trip Non-refundable Non-refundable

*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.

For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions.
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